Today I am reviewing the IRISPen Express 6. This assistive technology device is a handheld scanner which you can use to highlight text to be entered into an application like a word document. It promises to save time and be up to 100% accurate. Let’s try it out!
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Siri: New iPhone Voice Recognition App
Artificial Intelligence just got a little more savvy. Siri is a brand new iPhone app that not only contains voice recognition capabilities, but it can also interpret what is being said. You can plan your day with it by asking where the best restaurants are near your house, what the weather is like, what’s playing at the […]
Tech Tip Monday: Pointing Devices
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Free Webinar on NVDA Screen-Reader
WHAT: Free webinar on the NVDA Screen Reader PRESENTER: Mat Mirabella, Secretary and Co-Founder of NV Access WHEN: Wednesday, March 3rd, 4 p.m. Eastern Time NVDA is a free, downloadable screen reader from the Windows operating system. Out of those that use screen reading software on their computer, 8% use NVDA. NV Access, the Australian […]
Finding Job Accommodations with JAN
JAN (The Job Accommodation Network) is a program dedicated to finding solutions for people with disabilities in the workplace. They are one of many services provided by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. There are several ways JAN can help improve job efficiency. Consultants trained in specialized fields (such as rehabilitation […]
Indiana Assistive Technology Conference
WHAT: Statewide Assistive Technology Conference hosted by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads WHEN: July 29 and 30, 2010 WHERE: Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Captiol Ave, Indianapolis IN Who should attend: Professionals in technology, students, parents, k-12 teachers and college professors, case managers, family advocates, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, physicians, nurses, and others who […]